BDA Dyslexia Network Presentation Template Presentation Slides and

BDA Dyslexia Network Presentation Template Presentation Slides and Notes (initial template draft by the British Dyslexia Association) [Please also refer to the BDA Dyslexia Networks Toolkit]

Agenda • Introduction • What is Dyslexia and Neurodiversity? • The good and the bad • Network • Aims • Guest Speaker • Further Information / Questions

What is Dyslexia and Neurodiversity? • Dyslexic minds process information differently Dyslexia is a combination of abilities and difficulties that affect the learning process in one or more of reading, spelling and writing 15% of the population • has dyslexia and/or a related condition One in seven people • dyslexic or dyscalculic etc • higher for entrepreneurs and creative roles

What is Dyslexia? Potential Positives Potential Challenges • Creative • Innovative • Proactive • Self starter • Strong verbal communication • Problem solving • Tenacious • Speed of processing • Short-term memory • Personal Organisation • Sequencing • Written language • Word retrieval • Motor skills

Why do we Need a Network? • Assume your organisation has dyslexics! • Every person’s experience of dyslexia is different • There is limited awareness of neurodiversity and dyslexia • A supportive network is good for business, increasing well being and productivity

Aims of the Network Education and Awareness Practical Support and Signposting Promoting Dyslexia as an Asset Network and Community

Guest Speaker • This could be: • Someone senior in your organisation? • Someone from your wider network? • A paid speaker form the BDA? • Make sure the speaker has a clear understanding of what is the purpose of their section and how long they have to speak

Further Information • Include speakers’ names and contact details • Human Resources contact • British Dyslexia Association www. bdadyslexia. org. uk • Is there a particular place (e. g. an intranet page) people can go to, to find more information? You may want to email a link to attendees after the presentation

Questions